Central OR Local Business

Buying local supports the local economy, strengthens community ties, and promotes sustainable practices. It keeps money within the community, funds local businesses, creates jobs, and improves public infrastructure. Buying local reduces environmental impact by minimizing transportation distances and supporting environmentally sustainable businesses.

Local businesses create communities that are prosperous, connected, and better-off across various metrics. Buying from independent, locally owned businesses returns more money to the local economy, supporting friends' businesses, aiding neighbors, and local farms.